Pakatan, BN may benefit from Perikatan woes in Terengganu, say youth leaders
COURT cases against Perikatan Nasional (PN) leaders, racial and religious rhetoric and cost of living issues will be the backdrop of the Terengganu state elections, Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional youth leaders said. Admitting these issues will be challenging, they also believed that they have an advantage going into the elections in the state […]
Unlicensed guides, operators bane of Sarawak tourism
UNLICENSED tourist guides and fly-by-night tour operators have been labelled as “ghosts” in Sarawak’s tour and travel industry over the manner they operate, which is causing concern to the tourism sector. “We have been informed about them, but we don’t know who they are,” former Sarawak Tourist Guides Association (STGA) chairman Abang Azahari Abang Zaidan […]
Stock markets climb on easing bank fears, Alibaba split
STOCK markets advanced yesterday as fears of a banking crisis fade further in investors’ rearview mirror while Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s breakup plans boosted most Asian shares. Measures taken by authorities to prevent a new global financial crisis appear to have calmed the markets following the failures of three US lenders and the emergency sale […]
Sulaiman steps down as CM
MELAKA: After surviving numerous attempts to oust him, Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali has finally fallen. Read full story
More benefits from the Budget
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced several additional initiatives in Budget 2023, mostly benefitting the B40 and M40 groups. Read full story
Parents happy with continued SSPN tax relief
PETALING JAYA: The extension of the National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) tax relief until 2024 has come as happy news to parents of school-going children. Read full story
Budget approval allows for country to move forward, say analysts
PETALING JAYA: The passing of the revised Budget 2023, according to political analysts, demonstrates that the current unity government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has a convincing majority, allowing the nation to move forward with various initiatives for the people. Read full story
Endgame Bill to be tabled
THE tabling of the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill, or Generational Endgame (GEG) Bill, will be expedited despite objection to the planned tax on all vape products, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Read full story
Balik kampung crowds in rush for tickets
KUALA LUMPUR: With the Hari Raya holidays less than a month away, Malaysians are in a rush to get their hands on bus tickets. Read full story
Ayam pasu a pot of gold
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Come Ramadan every year, there will always be that one sought-after delicacy for buka puasa. Read full story